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Volunteers Plant Hundreds of Trees in Hartlepool Green Initiative
Local residents came together on Friday 6 March to plant new trees in Hartlepool, a town with one of the lowest levels of tree canopy cover in England. Dozens of volunteers rolled up their sleeves to plant more than 200 trees at the Phoenix Centre site on the Central Estate, helping to improve green...
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‘She Thrives’ Exhibition Celebrates Women in Sport at Bishop Auckland Town Hall
A powerful and unfiltered photography exhibition showcasing women taking part in sport and physical activity will open at Bishop Auckland Town Hall tomorrow (7th of March). Titled ‘She Thrives’, the exhibition forms part of Durham County Council’s wider She Thrives campaign, running throughout...
Charming walled garden near famous North East landmark is the perfect place to relax
Crook Hall has 'characterful gardens on the edge of Durham city, set against the backdrop of a medieval hall'
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D'ye ken Elsie Marley, hinny? Face-to-face for first time with a legendary landlady
Elsie Marley's grown so fine, She won't get up to feed the swine, But lies in bed 'til eight or nine! Lazy Elsie Marley.
Young Chilton Footballers Receive £500 Boost for New Training Technology
A young grassroots football team in County Durham is set to benefit from new training technology after receiving a £500 donation to support its growing squad of young players. Chilton Juniors FC Under 8’s Colts team will use the funding to purchase equipment that allows coaches to...
LIVE - Parts of County Durham left covered in snow this morning - updates
Parts of County Durham have been left covered in snow this morning, as the Met Office has issued its forecast for the weekend and into next week.
Council investigations into County Durham bullying and misconduct claims cost £36,000
Investigations into allegations of bullying, harassment and the conduct of councillors cost more than £36,000.
Child rapist died after being found 'unresponsive' in County Durham prison cell
Gordon Preece, 80, died at University Hospital of North Durham after being rushed from HMP Frankland where he was found unresponsive in his cell.
Parts of County Durham wake up to snow as Met Office issue forecast for weekend
Parts of County Durham woke to snowfall on Friday (March 6), as Durham County Council weather cameras showed snow settling in Lanehead and Tow Law.
County Durham lottery players raise £7m to feed schoolchildren globally
Players of People’s Postcode Lottery in County Durham have raised £7m for Mary’s Meals.
Funding boost to expand specialist domestic abuse support across County Durham
Specialist support for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence from minority communities across County Durham and Darlington is set to expand following a £132,000 funding boost secured by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen.
Patient found dying in mental health hospital car park after being allowed to leave
A mental health patient on unescorted leave was found unconscious in the back footwell of her car in a hospital car park overdosed on drugs from her pharmacy.
County Durham family 'can't grieve' after delays getting headstone at grandad's grave
A grieving County Durham family say they have been left “heartbroken” after waiting for more than a year for a headstone to be installed at their grandfather’s grave.
Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the weekend.
Historic County Durham estate receives £400k funding towards its future
A historic County Durham estate has received £400,000 in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England to support the next phase of its development.
Darlington's Hopetown among North East buildings shortlisted for architecture award
Four County Durham buildings are among the 'rich' architectural designs up for a regional Royal Institute of British Architects award.
Durham MP insists 'clarity still needed' after sale of Milburngate development
City of Durham MP, Mary Kelly Foy, has reacted to the news of the sale of the long-delayed Durham city centre Milburngate development.
Man glassed drinker in the face in pool table row at County Durham pub
A man has been jailed over his impulsive reaction, glassing another drinker during a pool table dispute in a town centre bar.
Durham mum launches sustainable baby brand breaking gender moulds
Durham-based mum-of-three Fiona Millroy has turned her frustration with stereotyped baby clothes into Little’n, a unisex infantwear brand launched in October to offer stylish, practical options beyond “mini-man” or heavily gendered designs.
County Durham man, 80, celebrates triple gold at rowing world virtual indoor event
County Durham rower Roger Stainforth has secured a remarkable treble of world titles at the 2026 World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships, winning three gold medals in the men’s 80+ category.